Common use of Bed Bug Disclosure Clause in Contracts

Bed Bug Disclosure. The Landlord is prohibited from leasing a property known to have bed bugs. Therefore, the Landlord has inspected the Property and attached a disclosure to this Agreement stating whether the Property, or any adjacent units, are infested or being treated for bed bugs. I, the Landlord, have visually inspected the property located at the address mentioned below for any evidence of bed bugs, which may be indicated by the presence of living bed bugs, bed bug carapaces, eggs, or egg casings, or brownish or blood spotting on linens, mattresses, or furniture. • Property Address: • Date of Inspection: • Inspected By: (check one) ☐ - Property Has No Bed Bugs. ☐ ☐ - Property is Infested with Bed Bugs. (check one) - Adjacent Property Has No Bed Bugs. ☐ - Adjacent Property is Infested or Being Treated for Bed Bugs. Adjacent property(ies) is/are currently infested or are being treated for bed bugs. • Where is/are the affected unit(s)? . • Actions taken: . I, the Landlord, confirm that the information provided herein is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. Landlord’s Signature: Date: Print Name: I, the Tenant, accept receipt of this disclosure form and the information provided regarding the bed bug inspection and current infestation status. Tenant’s Signature: Date: Print Name: It is illegal under State law to rent a property that is infested with bed bugs. Therefore, if a Tenant notifies the Landlord of a suspected bed bug infestation, the Landlord shall: 1. Acknowledge the Complaint. Such acknowledgment must be within 120 hours of being notified. 2. Inspection/Investigatory Services: Obtain services from a pest professional within 120 hours of notification.